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Proverbs 8:5-7
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5 You who don’t direct your lives,
understand caution;
as for you, you fools,
get some common sense!

6 “Listen! I will say worthwhile things;
when I speak, my words are right.
7 My mouth says what is true,
because my lips detest evil.

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Proverbs 8:5-7
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5 You who are simple,(A) gain prudence;(B)
    you who are foolish, set your hearts on it.[a]
6 Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say;
    I open my lips to speak what is right.
7 My mouth speaks what is true,(C)
    for my lips detest wickedness.

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  1. Proverbs 8:5 Septuagint; Hebrew foolish, instruct your minds
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